Within the Print dialog box, select the drop down box to the right of the ? and choose Save as PDF -> Print.Ī second Print dialog box will appear. In this example, the PDF was converted and saved to the desktop. Before saving, make a mental note of where the file will save. You will need to navigate to the location of where the file saved and open it manually. Also, when the file is converted and saved, the file won’t open in front of you after the document has been converted to a PDF. You can keep the default name or change it to the right of File name. PrintĪ default file name will appear next to File name. Microsoft Print to PDF is another way to convert files to PDF’s. If you have a problem with converting files using the CutePDF Writer, go to File -> Print and select Microsoft Print to PDF. Select the drop down menu -> select CutePDF Writer. Within Word or the file you would like to convert to a PDF, go to File -> Print. For those who require additional functionality, please submit an IT Service Request to Tech Services.īelow are instructions on how to convert a document to a PDF file on Windows and Mac operating systems. If you need to edit PDF’s, combine multiple PDF’s into one file, or work with digital signatures, you may need Adobe Acrobat Professional or Adobe Acrobat Pro DC. Some individuals will need more functionality. Go will appear at the top left hand side of the screen.įor some, viewing PDF's and converting documents to PDF’s will not be enough. **NOTE** If the Go menu item is not visible, click once on the desktop to make Go appear (all programs should be minimized or closed beforehand). To access Self Service, at the desktop, select the Go menu -> Applications -> Self Service You will have the ability to convert Word and other document files to PDF's.Īdobe Acrobat Reader DC is available within the Self Service applicaton to individuals with Macs.

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC enables viewing of PDF files. Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is installed on all ILR issued Windows systems.

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